Easy-to-sing youth songs for karaoke: recommended classics and popular hits
Shouting “Bakayaro!” toward the sea is a classic scene in coming-of-age dramas.
You might quip, “Nobody actually does that,” but whether you’re young—or even as you get older—there are times when you just want to yell at the top of your lungs.
That said, not many people have a conveniently located (?) beach nearby, so why not blow off steam with some coming-of-age songs at karaoke instead.
Youthful songs that are easy to sing at karaoke: Recommended classics and popular tracks (1–10)
March 9Remioromen
This famous song by Remioromen, known for its poignant melody and beautiful lyrics, was released on March 9, 2004.
Although it was created to celebrate the wedding of a mutual friend of the band members, the influence of a drama in which it was used as an insert song has made it a staple at graduation ceremonies.
Love will winKAN
It’s an iconic cheer song of the ’90s and a timeless classic still sung across generations.
It held the No.
1 spot on the Oricon weekly chart for eight consecutive weeks and won the Grand Prize in the Pops/Rock category at the 1991 Japan Record Awards.
The melody line is easy to remember and really sticks with you.
The phrases are surprisingly long, so be careful not to run out of breath when singing.
Aim for a grand delivery, consciously taking a breath at each point.
Also, the final chorus modulates and goes higher.
Rather than singing it the same way as before, take in even more air and imagine releasing it all as you project your voice—doing so will likely make it feel great to sing.
The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks
A song by CHiCO with HoneyWorks, famous as the theme song for a popular coming-of-age manga’s anime adaptation.
The music video—depicting a heartrending love story between two girls and one boy with beautiful illustrations—also became a hot topic.
The track garnered strong support from younger listeners, especially women.
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
This is a song by SHISHAMO, a girls’ rock band that has even performed at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen and continues to forge ahead.
Through the song, it tells a story packed with the dreams of a rock-loving girl who wishes for magical moments at a summer festival.
It’s an adorably heart-throbbing track.
-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)SUPER BEAVER
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This is a classic song by SUPER BEAVER, whose straightforward, passionate messages in both their lyrics and MCs have earned strong support from young people.
It’s also famous as an anime theme song, but the direct lyrics that ask “What does it mean to be myself?”—echoing the band’s own tumultuous journey—really hit home.
Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)SPYAIR
This is the song that boosted SPYAIR’s popularity as the theme for a massively popular Jump anime.
Once the tie-in was confirmed, the original track—initially made for an album—was rearranged for the release.
Its clever wordplay and positive, powerful lyrics are a major draw.
It’s also a live favorite, where fans can swing their towels and get fired up.
greatest common divisorRADWIMPS
Among RADWIMPS’ songs, this one doesn’t sit too high in range, so you don’t need to belt.
As long as you stay mindful of the rhythmic timing, you can aim for a high score! In particular, the A verse stays mostly in the mid–low (mid1) range, so it’s good to sing gently, as if speaking.
The range gradually rises from the B verse, but there’s no need to push your voice.
If you keep the breath flowing and imagine resonating in the head, your head voice will take on a chesty quality, and once you find your comfortable spot, it becomes much easier to sing.
Also, some may find the rhythm tricky where the melody gets fast, but since the range isn’t too high, you’ll be fine if you place the notes carefully and sing with precision.
As the pitch climbs, imagine resonating in the head and try keeping it light!